Date Posted:12:18:49 08/29/03 Fri Author:G & X Author Host/IP: cmu-24-35-42-239.mivlmd.cablespeed.com / 24.35.42.239 Subject: Sept '03 Balto/DC/Annapolis Area Dog Events
September approaches and with it, hopefully, some nice cool dry weather. Those of you with Newfs, plan on attending Fall Fun Day Sat 10/11 at Downs Park in Pasadena, MD. If anyone would like to volunteer to bring something (like a pack of hotdogs & rolls or a bag of ice) or do something (how can you resist the chance to clean- up?), please let me know. Any suggestions for something you'd like to see or do are also appreciated. More info at http://www.cncnewfs.com/Calendar.htm#OCTOBER .
Sat 8/30 9am-12noon, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Try not to miss the 12th Annual Canine Games extravaganza put on by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria http://alexandriaanimals.org/~awla/special_events.cfm (scroll down-the canine games click-on link is for last year) at Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St. This is quite an event with a lot of fun contests (bring your costume), loads of freebies (bring a tote bag) and much to look at (bring your camera).
Sat 9/6 12N- 5pm, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Get your 80lb + dog brushed, washed, rinsed & towel dried (bring your own towel) for $10 by the volunteers at the Anne Arundel Co SPCA http://www.aacspca.org/calendar/. Only $5 for dogs under 80 lbs. This is the first year they're doing this and if a bunch of Newfs show up, they may never do it again.
Sat 9/6 1- 4pm, NORTH BETHESDA, MD: Is there a Doggie Dip at the Montgomery Aquatic Center? The Montgomery Co Humane Society makes a passing reference to it at http://www.mchumane.org/calendarofevents.htm but I can't find any other web info. If you're interested, try calling the Center at 301-468-4211. There's nothing on their website http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/content/REC/recipix/aquatic.asp
Sat 9/6 CLARKSBURG, MD: Hike Little Bennett Regional Park with the K9 Trailblazers http://www.k9trailblazers.org/shedule.htm .
Sat 9/6 1pm- 7pm, ALEXANDRIA, VA: Italian Festival http://ci.alexandria.va.us/recreation/culture/culture.html at Market Square welcomes well-behaved, leashed pets and features music, dancing, vendors food and plenty of activity.
Sun 9/7 ANNANDALE, VA: Hound Hike with the Northern Va Hiking Club http://members.aol.com/nvhc/ (scroll down to date) from Wakefield Park and around Lake Accotink.
Sun 9/7 1- 3pm, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Not content with resting after the Dog Wash the prior day, AACo SPCA is having their 83rd birthday celebration, including cake, ice cream and dog games http://www.aacspca.org/calendar/ , also at the shelter.
Fri- Sun 9/12-14, HERSHEY, PA: Disco Doggie Dance Meet hosted by the World Canine Freestyle Organization http://worldcaninefreestyle.org/Events/disco2003.htm
Sat 9/13 9am- 130pm, ASHBURN VILLAGE, VA: 2nd annual 4K-9 Doggie Walk & Swim http://www.loudoundeals.com/hoa/ashburnvillage/july2003/pavilionnews.php (scroll WAY down). Stroll around the lake and take a dip in the pool.
Sat 9/13 11am- 3pm, MILLERSVILLE, MD: Parade of Paws to benefit the Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League http://www.mid-atlanticdanerescue.com/parade03.html. Dog Walk around Kinder Farm Park, CGC testing, vendors, contests, fun & games.
Sat 9/13 3-6pm, HERNDON, VA: Herndon Dogs http://www.herndondogs.org/ is having their 1st Annual Membership Appreciation Potluck Pooch Pool Party at the Courts of Chandon. Dogs get to swim in the pool while people get to eat.
Sat 9/20 10am- 5pm, COCKEYSVILLE, MD: The Oriole Dog Training Club is celebrating the 1st annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day http://www.orioledogclub.org/RDOD.htm at Oregon Ridge Park with lots of demos, info, CGC testing and more.
Sat 9/20 12N - 6pm, LOTHIAN, MD: The Presidential Pet Museum http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/News.htm is holding some sort of dog show at the Perfect Pet Resort http://www.perfectpetresort.com/ . Nothing on the websites yet but maybe there will be later.
Sat 9/20 7pm- 11pm, TOWSON, MD: You and your dog can get all dressed up and dance the night away in formal splendor at the Black Tie & Tails gala http://www.hsbcanimals.org/09-20-03_blacktiesandtails.asp hosted by the Humane Society of Baltimore Co. at the Sheraton North Hotel. A mere $100 gets you cocktails, hors d'oeuvers, dinner & the Mood Swings orchestra.
Sun 9/21 1130am, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Watch the BIG dogs get off the porch at the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club's Fun Match http://www.pviwc.org/FunMatch.html .
Sun 9/21 1- 4pm, FREDERICK, MD: Strut Your Mutt around Frederick's Baker Park then enjoy the games, demos, food, pooch pedicures, microchip clinic and plenty of prizes. Benefits the Animal Welfare League of Frederick Co. http://awlfc.org/ and http://awlfc.org/sym/SYM.pdf for the brochure.
Fri & Sat 9/26 & 27, RECTORTOWN, VA: Warrenton Kennel Club All Breed & Obedience Dog Show http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2003000401.HTM
Sat 9/27 10am ROCKVILLE, MD: National Capital Air Canines http://discdog.com/ State Challenge at Lake Needwood. Watch talented dogs fly through the air to catch frisbees or you and your dog can try it yourselves. Directions http://discdog.com/events/sfling/index.html .
Sat & Sun 9/27-28, HANOVER, PA: Colonial Newfoundland Club's Water Rescue Tests at Lake Codorus http://www.cncnewfs.com/Microsoft%20Word%20-%202003PremiumList.pdf
Sun 9/28 LEESBURG, VA: Old Dominion KC All Breed & Obedience Dog Show http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2003003203.HTM
Sun 9/28 COCKEYSVILLE, MD: Oregon Ridge Park is the location for Dog's Day in the Park http://animalrescueinc.org/. Not much available yet at the website, but it's been a fairly big deal in the past.
RECURRING EVENTS:
Every Tu and Th 5-8 pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Doggie Happy Hour http://doggiehappyhour.com . Held on a spacious enclosed outdoor terrace every Tues and Thurs from 5-8pm (often runs later) from April through Oct, this is a remakable combination of Happy Hour and happy dogs. Free and cheap snacks (ie, all-you-can-eat wings $1.95, shrimp $4.95) and a farm wagon piled high with dog yummies combine with booze to make this a memorable social outing for people and canines alike. Dress ranges from cut-offs and a Tshirt to business attire and street parking can be easily found.
Every Wed 6-8pm ALEXANDRIA, VA: Yappy Hour (April- Sept) at St Elmo's Coffee Pub, treats provided by Hydrant Dog Barkery & Boutique http://www.hydrantdog.com/yappyhour/ .
Every Fri 7pm - ? ANNAPOLIS, MD: Newf Stroll at the City Dock, weather permitting.
Every Sat 9am-11am, ARLINGTON, VA: Puppy Party see http://www.arlingtondogs.org/puppies.html for details.
Interested in Agility? Go to http://www.cleanrun.com/agilityinfo/events/eventsearch.cfm or http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/state.htm and put in your search criteria/locale.
Feel free to copy, forward or post this and if you hear of anything going on, let me know.
Monthly Dog Events are also posted at http://voy.com/52810/ , a free and easy to use bulletin board site. That way you can just bookmark it instead of saving/printing this. However, you can't click on the links; you have to copy/paste them.
